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Breadless sandwich shop opens on Detroit's new greenway (ft. Marc Howland)

Today, let’s go to the near east side. Joseph Campau and East Jefferson to be exact- well, it’s a little tucked in as it’s off the new Dennis Archer Greenway. There, you’ll find what they’re calling the flagship store of Breadless, a fast-casual sandwich shop without the bread. The grand opening was today and we have the details.  Interview Transcript Daily Detroit’s podcasts are meant to be heard. That means there are emphasis, tone and audio elements that a transcript can’...

Previewing the Royal Oak Taco Fest (ft. Jonathan Witz)

This July 4th weekend the Royal Oak Taco fest is happening for the first time. We talk with organizer Jonathan Witz about the festival, what to expect, a new family-friendly feature and more. https://www.royaloaktacofest.com/ Then, I run down five quick stories to know around town. As always, for more, check out our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/ INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT Daily Detroit’s podcasts are meant to be heard. That means there are emphasis, tone and audi...

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Breadless sandwich shop opens on Detroit's new greenway (ft. Marc Howland)

Today, let's go to the near east side! Joseph Campau and East Jefferson to be exact- well, it's a little tucked in as it's off the new Dennis Archer Greenway. There, you'll find what they're calling the flagship store of Breadless, a fast-casual sandwich shop without the bread. The grand opening was today, and we have the details. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we’re doing...

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Road rebuilding issues; Sala Thai closes; MLS club comes to town Tuesday

Plus a bakery in Grosse Pointe Park is making progress, a Ferndale radio station gets their streaming wings and more

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Previewing the Royal Oak Taco Fest (ft. Jonathan Witz)

This July 4th weekend the Royal Oak Taco fest is happening for the first time. We talk with organizer Jonathan Witz about the festival, what to expect, a new family-friendly feature and more. https://www.royaloaktacofest.com/ Then, I run down five quick stories to know around town. As always, for more, check out our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/ If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows...

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Comerica Park's tiny bag policy; Big mural feelings; KMart on Blockbuster watch; Spin Lyfts off

Today's stories: Former Ford company Spin has been spun off, and now they're working with Lyft to use their scooters in their app. That leads us to a great conversation about apps - how many pages of them do you have? KMart, with big historical Detroit ties as SS Kresge, is on Blockbuster watch with just three stores remaining. We share memories.  Shianne stans for local "Smile" artist Phil Simpson in what's become a whale of a mural debate. Plus, should Comerica Park change their bag polici...

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Detroit City FC gets wins; Legion + Columbus Crew previews

It's a great time in Detroit for soccer. Detroit City FC strung together a couple wins against Michigan Stars and United 2. Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk about it all. Their next two matches are very interesting. Birmingham Legion comes to town in a match that DCFC needs to win to keep momentum on their blossoming USL Championship playoff chances. Then Tuesday, April 19, MLS squad Columbus Crew visits Keyworth as part of the Open Cup in what will be one of Le Rouge's toughest challenges depen...

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Wine is growing in Michigan (ft. Chris Southern, Detroit Vineyards)

We're going to try some wine and talk about wine in Michigan and Detroit. Yes, its a growing thing. Not just in numbers, but in types. Our guest from Detroit Vineyards, Chris Southern, is not only going to walk us through some bottles for spring, but share some insight on the industry, maybe give you some things to think about when it comes to your perceptions of wine in our great grape state, and yes — how what's happening in the wider world impacts a local business. Detroit Vineyards: https...

Fernando's folly?; Southwest Greenway breaks ground; Tigers talk + more (ft. Robin Runyan)

Lots of stories to talk about when Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit is in the studio. The demolition of the Packard Plant seems a big step closer as a court has ordered Fernando Palazuelo to demo the long-vacant plant: https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/wayne-county-judge-orders-peruvian-businessman-to-demolish-old-packard-plant The Southwest Greenway has broken ground: https://urbanize.city/detroit/post/construction-starts-southwest-greenway-corktown Listener sugge...

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Goodbye to a Funk Brother; Gilbert wants a soccer team; New pizza in town

Plus parking ticket questions; the United Artists building gets a new chapter, and the Main Art Theater in Royal Oak may be demolished

Dan Gilbert goes after Chelsea FC, but should he get it?; Plus looking ahead to Stars, Atlanta United 2

Local billionaire Dan Gilbert has joined a bid with the Ricketts family (of Chicago Cubs fame) for the storied Chelsea FC. It’s one of the most important teams in the world, not just among soccer fans. On the Daily Detroit podcast, we talk about why this is such a big deal – and Fletcher has thoughts on if he should get it and why. Then, there’s something worrying us as we recap the Memphis 901 FC match, look ahead to the U.S. Open Cup game against Michigan Stars and then t...

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Dan Gilbert goes after Chelsea FC, but should he get it?; Plus looking ahead to Stars, Atlanta United 2

Local billionaire Dan Gilbert has joined a bid with the Ricketts family (of Chicago Cubs fame) for the storied Chelsea FC. It's one of the most important teams in the world, not just among soccer fans. We talk about why this is such a big deal - and Fletcher has thoughts on if he should get it and why. Then, there's something worrying us as we recap the Memphis 901 FC match, look ahead to the U.S. Open Cup game against Michigan Stars and then this weekend on the road against Atlanta United 2....

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April Fools' headlines; Yemeni coffee expanding; Plus transit, beer + openings

The Friday show covers some April Fools' day headlines; a Yemeni coffeeshop is expanding locations; QLINE + People Mover updates; EMBC's newest brew; Detroit Pizza Company opening; and Anchor Bar returns. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=757ee1f8c6ba446...

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Working to save Royal Oak's Main Art Theater; DCFC pre-match news

Today's show is in two parts. First, the Main Art Theater in downtown Royal Oak is in danger of being demolished. We discuss it with an advocate working to save it, Jason Krysiak. Second, we get into some DCFC news as there's a second game on Tuesday against the Michigan Stars as well as a new signing by Memphis 901 before Saturday's match. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we...

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Wings Zamboni driver gone; New QLINE website; Unanswered Housing Commission questions

Plus marijuana updates; Anchor to re-re-open; and $100k for your Detroit business

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9 Local headlines + Michigan WWII Memorial coming to Royal Oak (ft. John Maten)

Today's show is in two parts. First, we'll run through some top stories around town I found interesting. Links to all of them at https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/wings-zamboni-driver-gone-new-qline Plus, there's a statewide WWII memorial groundbreaking in Royal Oak. We have the details and their website is here: https://michiganww2memorial.org/ If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you lov...

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Changes coming to Oakland Mall; NFL Draft to Detroit; and cobbler

Plus Royal Oak's Main Art Theatre may be demolished; development speculation and more

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How to get $100k for your Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park business (ft. Vittoria Katanski)

If you’ve shopped or dined at small businesses in Detroit, it’s very possible you’re familiar with a Hatch Detroit alumni. This annual program supporting brick and mortar businesses is one of my favorites because it not only awards money, but the tools, to succeed. And, there’s a component where even if you’re not starting your own thing, you can vote on who goes through to the finals to get started. My guest is Vittoria Katanski from Hatch Detroit. More: https://hatchdetroit.com/ If this i...